Outdoor Fountains

Add a Refreshing Splash to Your Patio or Garden with Outdoor Fountains.

It doesn't take much to find the perfect outdoor fountain for your yard, patio, or garden. All you need is a one-stop shop that offers these captivating designs in a wide range of colors, styles, and features, so you can easily find one that complements your existing landscape design.

If you're looking for an easy way to spruce up your outdoor landscapes, you're in the right place. Lamps Plus doesn't just offer a stunning array of table lights, chandeliers, and wall lights for both indoor and outdoor spaces; we offer a stylish range of outdoor water fountains in exclusive designs at excellent prices.

So if you're looking to tie your garden or outdoor living area together with the peaceful ambiance and tranquility of a water element, check out our collection at Lamps Plus.

Where to Place Your Water Feature

One of the first things to do before installing a water feature is to decide where to put it. Placement will help you decide what size fountain you want to install and can even influence the future design of your garden or landscape.

Below, we share three of the most common places for your water features:

As Part of Your Garden

What we mean by "as part" of your garden is that it is placed alongside your shrubs, flowers, and bushes. They're meant to accent the plant space, effortlessly complementing the greenery around it, creating a more natural flow.

To make this work, make sure the fountain stands a bit taller than the plants around it, so it's still visible from far away. Stone fountains match most plants and flowers well, so consider using fountains with that naturalistic finish.

At The Center

Want a more structured design for your landscape? Use your fountain as the main focal point, then set up pathways, hedges, plant beds, and more in line with the style you choose.

An outdoor water fountain at the center of your yard can create a more regal and elegant feel. The best choice for this style are large tiered falling water fountains, as they have a more spacious and ornate design.

Where Your Paths Lead

If your preference is to keep things orderly, yet give them an eclectic flow, combine the best of the two aesthetics. For example, you may want to build a path from your patio to your fountain, but a few small hills or trees prevent it from being a straight line.

Instead, place your fountain in a nice, spacious area, build a secondary sitting area around it, and then create a winding path through your landscape to your fountain. Your yard will have a more dynamic landscape design, yet look balanced by leading to your fountain.

Types of Outdoor Fountains to Choose

So you've started coming up with water feature ideas for your yard or garden. There is a huge range of options to choose from. Ponds, streams, waterfalls, and pools are all beautiful additions, but they're also costly.

A great alternative is to add a fountain. Not only are they affordable, but they're also attractive, signature pieces that enhance your landscape. And there is an endless array of sizes, shapes, and types to choose from. Below, we classify a few different types by how water flows from them:

Raining/Falling Water

Imagine the patter of rain against stone or the crush of rapids near a waterfall. Depending on their size and style, waterfall-style fountains help create a nice ambiance near your outdoor living spaces.

Because of their easy movement, these fountains can cool the area surrounding them. However, they also tend to spill a lot, so be ready to refill them.

Cascading Water

Just as cooling and refreshing in function and atmosphere, cascading fountains have water that spills over into different tiers, giving each space they're in multiple layers of atmosphere. Create a series of relaxing, splashing noises that filter out annoying sounds from outside your yard, leaving you with a nice, chill space to spend time outdoors.

While they do need frequent refills and a decent amount of maintenance, cascading fountains are simple to construct and are an enjoyable addition to any outdoor area.

Bubbling Water

A bubbling water fountain is a subtle and efficient water feature. It has a bubbler at the center of a deep basin that softly agitates the water. This creates a gentle, tranquil sound similar to a babbling brook, which adds ambiance while also creating a sense of peace and quiet in your garden or patio.

Bird Bath

While not necessarily a fountain, as it usually doesn't contain a pump to circulate water, a bird bath is still a lovely water feature to add to your outdoor areas.

It's usually a still pool of shallow water, with some options having a moving water feature that adds a bit more ambiance. For those who love nature and want their garden to complement it, a bird bath is a great option.

Best Areas For Your Water Fountains

Based on the different water fountains we listed above, here are the best places to put them if you want the best look and feel in your outdoor areas:

• Raining/Falling Water:

  By a patio wall, at the end of a walkway.

• Cascading Water:

  In the middle of a yard or courtyard.

• Bubbling Water:

  Alongside or at the edge of a garden bed, or on a patio or terrace.

• Bird Bath:

  Near a tree or in partially shaded areas to attract more birds, or next to a patio.

Maintaining Your Fountain for Pristine Water

Fountains aren't a set-and-forget outdoor feature. To keep them looking beautiful and working correctly, you need to perform regular maintenance, from small steps each day to major cleanings about every month. Here's what we recommend to keep your fountain captivating:

Every Day

• Where possible, keep the pumps submerged under water. Otherwise, they will overheat and break down over time.
• Clean up debris from the water and around the fountain. This could include bugs, seed pods, leaves, etc. These can drive algae growth and cause serious issues later on.

Every Week

• You should empty the fountain basin and replace it with fresh water each week. This prevents mosquitoes from laying eggs.
• When you empty the fountain, use a soft cloth or sponge to clean the splash areas and rims of your fountain. This prevents discoloration, biofilm, and mineral build-up.

Every Month (As Needed)

• At least once a month, shut the power off, drain the water, and scrub the fountain's interior using a soft brush and a solution made of water and vinegar. Rinse the surfaces thoroughly, then refill.
• Also, if possible, remove the pump from the fountain and try to open it up. Clean out the impeller and intake with a soft brush. This helps keep the water flowing clear and smoothly.

Garden Water Fountain FAQs

Is it difficult to assemble outdoor water features?

For some water features, yes, but Lamps Plus offers garden water fountains that are easy to assemble and install.

Is adding an outdoor water fountain worthwhile?

We say yes, if only for the mental relaxation one can get from listening to the sound of flowing water. We also want to add that, when added to a well-designed landscape, an outdoor fountain creates an unmatched aesthetic that relaxes the mind and enhances the look of your garden, patio, or lawn.

How much do backyard water fountains cost?

One new water fountain typically costs over $100, but a high-quality model with an attractive design and bigger size will cost closer to $1000. Of course, that's a vague estimate. But, fortunately, Lamps Plus offers a huge range of options to choose from, each one with an amazing look and ready to fit your budget.

Do water fountains take a lot of electricity to run?

It depends on the size of your fountain. Larger fountains will need bigger pumps, which then use up more electricity. However, these often won't cost you a lot, so long as you shut your fountain off overnight or whenever it isn't in use.